Overview
The Lowel IR DMX Controller™
&IR Sensor™ are designed to allow wireless handheld control of 1 - 512 Lowel
They also allow communication with other DMX controllable fixtures & dimmers, added to the DMX chain.
The
a larger group. The fixtures can be dimmed throughout their entire range (from maximum 100% light intensity to minimum 0% or 1% depending on how you have the fixtures set).
The IR DMX Controller can also control other
In addition, the Controller will allow storage of up to 10 “scenes”, with each scene containing dimming levels for up to 512
The IR DMX Controller keeps all address and dimming information in an internal
Important:
To use the IR DMX Controller, Lowel
See Sub-Menu Mode, pg 4.
Note: If DMX chain is being controlled by IR DMX Controller, powering down 1st fixture in chain will restore control to attached DMX console when fixture
is powered back up. To return control to IR DMX Controller, it must be ‘enabled’ (see pg 4).
Note: When batteries are removed for longer than 15 seconds, all stored information will be lost and the unit will default all stored information to a level of 0%. See “Changing Batteries”
for more information.
IR Sensor™
Installation
Perform the installation with the fixture power OFF.
Attach the IR Sensor with
the sensing element to a lighting truss, fixture, yoke, ceiling, etc. using enclosed velcro in such a way that there will always be a line of sight between the IR DMX Controller and the IR Sensor from every point of the studio where remote operation is likely
to be needed.
Use only the supplied
telephone style interconnecting cable, and plug into both sensor and light.
Locate the IR Sensor
away from light sources that may compete with the signal from the IR DMX Controller, and therefore blind or desensitize the IR Sensor.
The IR Sensor is designed
to be used at an maximum range of
Software
Software revision updates:
IR DMX Controller:
To find the software version installed on your Controller, power it up and press the MODE button for a few seconds. The words “Scene Mode?” will be displayed on the LCD screen. Pressing the - LEVEL button once will scroll to the installed software version. number of the IR DMX Controller. It is important information in case technical support is needed.
Fluo-Tec Studio Fixtures:
all dimmable fixtures should have soft- ware Revision 2.3 or later installed, in order to work with the IR DMX Controller. To check the software ver- sion of your fixture, disconnect it from the
45 ft. between the IR DMX Controller and itself. If using the controller at a distance closer than 6 ft., you may need to slightly weaken the sensor’s “eye” with a piece of diffusion gel to cut down the strength of the incoming signal. Ambient light levels may affect m aximum operating distance.
Experiment to find the placement
and distance that works best for you.
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